The Notcutt surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of several places, such as Northcott in Devon. These place names are derived from the Old English words "norð," meaning "north," and "cot," meaning a "cottage," or "shelter."

Early Origins of the Notcutt family

The surname Notcutt was first found in Devon at Northcote (Northcott), a hamlet, in the parish of Boyton, union of Holsworthy, hundred of Black Torrington. The surname claims descendancy "from Galfridus, who was of Northcote, in the parish of East-Downe, in the twelfth century." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.

Early History of the Notcutt family

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Notcutt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Northcott, Norcott, Norcutt, Northcutt, Northcote and others.

Early Notables of the Notcutt family (pre 1700)

Notables of the family at this time include John Northcote (d.1587), a cloth merchant of Crediton; and his son, John Northcote (1570-1632), of Uton and Hayne, Newton St Cyres, near Crediton, Devon, Lord of the Manor of Newton St Cyres; Sir John Northcote, 1st Baronet (1599-1676), an English politician who sat... Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Notcutt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Notcutt family to Ireland

Some of the Notcutt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Notcutt family to the New World and Oceana

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anne Norcott, who settled in New England with her husband William in 1637; John Norcott settled in Virginia in 1698; William Northcott, who arrived settled in New England in 1669.

Contemporary Notables of the name Notcutt (post 1700)

Tamara Lee Notcutt, American Primetime Emmy Award nominated known director, for her work on 300 (2006), Thor (2011) and Warrior (2011)

Ronald Notcutt, English actor, known for The Eleventh Commandment (1913)

Roger Crompton Notcutt, British founder of Notcutts Garden Centres Ltd in 1897, now with over 1,000 employees and 18 garden centres in England